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    Advent laptop audio problem

    Check that the audio chip is enabled in the BIOS. You'll need to interrupt the machine when you power it on. Usually a case of pressing F1, F2 or DEL key before windows starts. It should show on screen which key you need to press. Look for the option to enable/disable audio. You could also...
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    Advent laptop audio problem

    Try installing the AC '97 drivers from Realtek: http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsCheck.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=23&PFid=23&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false
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    RJ45 splitter problem.

    These devices are designed to be used in pairs (one at each end of a cable). Two pairs in the cable are presented to each socket. This means that any devices you plug in will be limited to a 100Mbit connection. A 1Gbit connection requires all four pairs. These devices do work if used as...
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    Sending Emails To Multiple Recipients

    If you're using an email client such as Outlook or Outlook Express you could try sending mail via your ISP's SMTP server instead. Who is your ISP?
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    Easy to crack wifi

    The main point to remember here is that once the WPS pin has been cracked, the router will hand over the WPA key.
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    Easy to crack wifi

    This feature is called 'Wifi Protected Setup' or WPS for short. It has been found to be insecure. You can disable it on some routers so I suggest you do so if possible. This article explains the poor design of this 'feature'...
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    Attempted hack or genuine call?

    This is a common scam. The caller claims to be from Microsoft (who don't contact end users offering technical support!). They try to convince you that your PC has a problem of some kind. They will then take control of your PC (this is where team viewer comes in, they need your co-operation at...
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    Win 7 system backup failure

    You could try disabling your antivirus software before starting the backup job. It may be something running in the background under your user account, so you could also try starting the backup job and then logging off.
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    No Internet on Windows XP

    It could be that IE is configured to obtain its connection settings automatically. Open IE, go to Tools, Internet Options, Connections tab, LAN settings. Make sure all tick boxes are unticked.
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